Central, UT Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Central, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Central?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged flash flooding on 195 days in the Southern Mountains forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Central, mostly in August and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash flooding | 195 | Oct 2025 | Sep 14, 2015 · 13 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 52 | Sep 2025 | Jul 24, 2021 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Dec 2025 | Dec 19, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2021 | Apr 7, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2025 · $35 million damage |
| Debris flows | 2 | Jul 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 · $1,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Southern Mountains forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Central get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Central, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Veyo Powerhouse weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Central?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 44 miles east-northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Central | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICX Cedar City, UT | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KESX Las Vegas, NV | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSX Flagstaff, AZ | 239 mi southeast | 39,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Central
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 3 tornadoes within 25 miles of Central. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F1 on May 30, 1986, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an F0 on July 23, 1998, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 20 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 30, 1971.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Central's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Central radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Central, UT?
KICX (Cedar City, UT), about 44 miles east-northeast. KESX (Las Vegas, NV) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Central?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Central the lowest scan from KICX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Central free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Central, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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